Environmental Health and Safety Technician
Job Location:
Richmond, VA - USA
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Job Summary
Title: Environmental Health and Safety Technician
Position Type: Student
Search Type: External - minimum 7 days
Department: 02R000 - Campus Operations Administration
Division: 4R0000 - Financial Affairs
Position Location: Richmond Campus
Driver Classification: University Driver
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Hours Per Week: 20
Posted Salary Grade: Part Time Faculty/Students - 01
Contact Person: Dekia Gaither
Job Summary/Basic Functions EH&S Technicians will participate in the Department of Environmental Health and Safety activities including AED inspections life safety building inspections laboratory safety inspections fume hood testing hazardous chemical inventories hazardous waste tracking safety training (OSHA) environmental training (EPA). Technicians will also upon proper certification be involved in hazardous waste mitigation activities as well as on-campus transport of materials. The position requires frequent communication in the form of emails memos and reports with various University faculty staff and students. |
Minimum Qualifications Education: Must be enrolled as a student at EKU. |
Preferred Qualifications: Applicants ideally will have at least the following coursework in Environmental Health Science: Industrial Hygiene (EHS 340) Hazardous and Solid Waste (EHS 335) and Air Pollution (EHS 360). OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification is a plus. Strong verbal and written communication skills are desired. |
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Sponsorship:This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Open Until Filled: No
EEO Statement
Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over) race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression pregnancy ethnicity disability national origin veteran status or genetic information in the admission to or participation in any educational program or activity (e.g. athletics academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.
Background Check Statement
Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
Required Experience:
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About Company
Established in 1874, Eastern Kentucky University is a nationally recognized public university located in Richmond, Kentucky.
